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Muscle
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Name
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Peroneus longus
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Subdivision
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Muscle Anatomy
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Origin
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Lateral condyle of tibia, head and proximal 2/3 of lateral surface of fibula, intermuscular septa, and adjacent deep fascia. | |
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Insertion
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Lateral side of base of first metatarsal and of
medial cuneiform bone.
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Function
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Eversion of the foot and assistance in plantar flexion
of the ankle joint.
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Recommended sensor placement procedure
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Starting posture
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Sitting with extremity medially rotated.
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Electrode size
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Maximum size in the direction of the muscle fibres:
10 mm.
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Electrode distance
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20 mm.
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Electrode placement
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- location
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Electrodes need to be placed at 25% on the line
between the tip of the head of the fibula to the tip of the lateral
malleolus.
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- orientation
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In the direction of the line between the tip of
the head of the fibula to the tip of the lateral malleolus.
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- fixation on the skin
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(Double sided) tape / rings or elastic band.
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- reference electrode
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On / around the ankle or the proc. spin. of C7.
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| Clinical test | Support the leg above the ankle joint. Everse the foot with plantar flexion of the ankle joint while applying pressure against the lateral border and sole of the foot, in the direction of inversion of the foot and dorsiflexion of the ankle joint. | |
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